Numbers in Congress show Obama short of win on Syria action

Republican House Speaker John Boehner and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi voted the same way just five times in the past three years. Every time, the House has followed their lead.That may change when it comes to Syria. Boehner and Pelosi are among about 20 members – or about 5 percent of the House – publicly supporting a military strike so far.On the other side is an unusual alliance of tea party Republicans and antiwar Democrats who make up the bulk …